Mr. Ronald Wayne Smith, age 70, of Dallas, passed away Sept. 8, 2013. He was born in Atlanta, GA August 8, 1943. Surviving are his wife Mary Smith; daughter Tonya McElveen and husband David; grandchildren Zachary, Savannah and Nicholas McElveen; brothers Clarence, Donald and Raymond and sisters Margaret, Faye and Virginia and numerous niece and nephews. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013 from 5:00 until 8:00 PM. The funeral service will be Friday, Sept. 13, 2013 at 2:00 PM in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow at Cheatham Hill Memorial Park. Arrangements by Southern Cremations and Funerals at Cheatham Hill, 1861 Dallas Hwy, Marietta, GA, Phone (770)919-7100 www.southerncremation.com

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